Young Smoke's not trying to push things forward. Instead, he's trying to take the genre somewhere it hasn't really gone yet, by introducing new textures, giving his productions more space and room to breathe, and infusing the results with a dose of humor. Whether or not he gets there remains to be seen, but joining him on the ride provides its own level of fascination.

As adventurous as it is tuneful, and sealed in cover art even Def Leppard wouldn't sign off, it's an aggressive little record that takes you into the cosmos without making you leave your bedroom or put down the joypad.

A great debut release and a solid electronic record in general, 'Space Zone' captures all of the bleeping, buzzing, video game-like flourishesA great debut release and a solid electronic record in general, 'Space Zone' captures all of the bleeping, buzzing, video game-like flourishes of what I imagine space would most likely sound like when translated to fast tempo dance music. It reminds me of a previous electronic release 'Glass Swords' by Rustie, but this album is much more energetic (and that's saying something, considering Rustie's style is all about quick payoff). Recommendable to anyone looking for a breath of fresh air in techno.…Full Review »